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$54.05The Story
In the world of wine there are certain bottles that go beyond simply being a great drink, and the Condado de Haza Alenza Gran Reserva 2018 is one of them. Created by the Familia Fernández Rivera - the same legendary family behind Tinto Pesquera - this wine is a pure tribute to history. Even the name is a legacy, blending the first names of the estate's founders, Alejandro Fernández and his wife, Esperanza Rivera. What makes Alenza so incredibly special is how it is made. It is only produced in truly flawless years, and the winemakers take a completely old-school, hands-on approach. Instead of stripping the grapes off the bunch, the pristine fruit from their prized Maricalva vineyard is fermented whole, with the stems still attached. This ancient technique, followed by over two years of resting in American oak barrels, creates a wine with a firm, confident structure and a deep, earthy complexity that you just do not see in modern winemaking. In the glass, it is a robust, fascinating powerhouse. You will find wave upon wave of dark blackberry and black plum, layered with sweet vanilla, toasted spice, leather, and a hint of tobacco. Yet, for all its massive concentration and velvet-like tannins, it maintains a brilliant, refreshing energy. This is a remarkable expression of the Tempranillo grape and an absolute benchmark for Ribera del Duero. Built for slow, rich meals like a roasted shoulder of lamb or a hearty, slow-cooked stew, it is a wine that demands to be decanted and savoured. If you want a show-stopping bottle of Spanish red wine with a genuine story, this is an outstanding choice.[#intro]A profound and rare Spanish red crafted using traditional methods for incredible depth and character...[/intro]
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In the world of wine there are certain bottles that go beyond simply being a great drink, and the Condado de Haza Alenza Gran Reserva 2018 is one of them. Created by the Familia Fernández Rivera - the same legendary family behind Tinto Pesquera - this wine is a pure tribute to history. Even the name is a legacy, blending the first names of the estate's founders, Alejandro Fernández and his wife, Esperanza Rivera. What makes Alenza so incredibly special is how it is made. It is only produced in truly flawless years, and the winemakers take a completely old-school, hands-on approach. Instead of stripping the grapes off the bunch, the pristine fruit from their prized Maricalva vineyard is fermented whole, with the stems still attached. This ancient technique, followed by over two years of resting in American oak barrels, creates a wine with a firm, confident structure and a deep, earthy complexity that you just do not see in modern winemaking. In the glass, it is a robust, fascinating powerhouse. You will find wave upon wave of dark blackberry and black plum, layered with sweet vanilla, toasted spice, leather, and a hint of tobacco. Yet, for all its massive concentration and velvet-like tannins, it maintains a brilliant, refreshing energy. This is a remarkable expression of the Tempranillo grape and an absolute benchmark for Ribera del Duero. Built for slow, rich meals like a roasted shoulder of lamb or a hearty, slow-cooked stew, it is a wine that demands to be decanted and savoured. If you want a show-stopping bottle of Spanish red wine with a genuine story, this is an outstanding choice.[#intro]A profound and rare Spanish red crafted using traditional methods for incredible depth and character...[/intro]
